Food and Drink Articles

Food and Drink | By Alisha Dhamani @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 1:35 PM

Alcohol is a very powerful, addictive drug that some adults enjoy in low doses, but that is damaging or even lethal in high doses. Many adults drink moderately and are safe. Alcohol is often called a "gateway drug.".When young people like the feeling they get from alcohol, they may be interested in trying other drugs later. This can lead to multiple drug use, which is very dangerous. Alcohol is absorbed from all parts of the gastrointestinal tract largely by simple diffusion into... more...

Food and Drink | By Bercle George @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 12:01 PM

To go with the trends, wedding cakes are taking on so many new and different points of view. Some wedding cakes are covered in butter cream, rolled fondant, fondant lace, or in white or dark chocolate to make the perfect canvas for the beauty of your wedding cake to emerge. Wedding cakes are the main focus, however, other celebration cakes are featured also for special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays and engagements. Wedding cakes are not made to be jostled when somebody walks... more...

Food and Drink | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 6:01 AM

Drinking water is giving in to temptation. And you will go to hell if you drink water. Drinking water wells may be shallow (50 feet or less) or deep (more than 1,000 feet). More water systems have ground water than surface water as a source (approx. Drinking, watering the lawn, taking a bath, or swimming in the pool; water is needed each and every day. Much of the water that we use comes from Northern California. Drinking chlorinated tap water has been linked to increased rates of cancer.... more...

Food and Drink | By Art Gib @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 1:20 AM

If you listen to any of the many business 'experts' out there, you will hear one message again and again -- consistency is what matters. And in fact, that's what McDonald's and other fast food restaurants attribute their great success to: building the same burger each time someone walks in the door. Customers learn to expect the same meal, so they come back again and again in various franchises throughout the world. While you might not be ready for a franchise agreement ye... more...

Food and Drink | By Jerry Leung @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 8:37 PM

To many people, they do not have a really well stocked pantry. This can in fact cause problems to your health since you do not stock some good and healthy food in your pantry. An even worse case is that you only stock food such as fast food, chips and fries in your pantry. This article will tell you what kind of food you should store in your pantry. You are storing this food in your pantry not only because you will need them when you are hungry. The food recommended here will also help to... more...

Food and Drink | By Michael Sheridan @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 9:57 PM

All chefs who go to a western-style catering college, and most butcher's apprentices, are taught to sharpen their knives by swiping the cutting edge several times on a steel towards the hand that is holding that implement. I used to do it that way as well, many years ago. I also used to teach others the same method until the day I saw someone lay his hand open with a cut needing fourteen stitches. That gives you pause for thought. There are two problems with this way of doing ... more...

Food and Drink | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 4:29 PM

There is just something about food that brings people together. It is the festivity of gathering with family and friends around a big meal that sparks memories of good times and friendships that can last a lifetime. Think back to all of your family gatherings over a huge Thanksgiving dinner. It was great times with great food. But you can take your cooking skills to the next level by attending one of the cooking schools in your area. Just choose the one that is right for you and continue... more...

Food and Drink | By Dee Power @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 1:30 AM

Marinating meat before grilling helps tenderize it and adds wonderful flavor. Tenderizing agents often used in marinades include acidic ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, yogurt and even wine. Fresh papaya, ginger and pineapple contain tenderizing enzymes, and they add exotic flavors as well. Marinades are wonderfully versatile flavor enhancers for the outdoor chef. The marinade recipes you can come up with are only limited by your imagination. You start by selecting your acid... more...

Food and Drink | By Dee Power @ Sunday, 22nd June 2008 @ 10:35 PM

Food safety precautions begin while you're still at the grocery store. If you plan on spending a lot of time at the grocery store that day, purchase the meat last, right before you are ready to check out, so it can remain as chilled as possible for the trip home. While shopping pick up a few of the handiwipes that are offered to wipe off the handles of the shopping cart. Use them to wipe off your hands after you've picked up chicken, pork, or fish. If you live in a hot climate p... more...

Food and Drink | By Dee Power @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 6:44 PM

Fourth of July marks the high point of summer and is often celebrated with an outdoor barbecue. Don't limit yourself to the good ole American menu of hamburgers and hotdogs. There's lots more to grilling than that. The first task is deciding on a menu that offers something for everyone. If yours is going to be a family affair then take the kids' preferences into consideration. Mini burritos are easy and quick. Fill a small flour tortilla with a tablespoon of cooked hamburge... more...

Food and Drink | By Dee Power @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 6:31 PM

Today's outdoor chef has many different choices of grills. Manufactures have come up with designs and functionality to meet the needs and expectation of every outdoor griller. Prices range from $30 to $1,000 or more. In general, charcoal grills are less expensive than gas units. Let's start from simple and inexpensive and move our way up to fancy, near-gourmet-kitchen setups that allow you to impress your guests with your grill and your food. In general, grills with a larger coo... more...

Food and Drink | By Corbin Newlyn @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 10:44 AM

The art of chocolate candy making has been employed for many years to entice those people who love sweets. An individual has the ability to make perfect chocolate candy if they only give it a try. Sometimes, however, problems can come up that can affect even the most experienced candy maker. A good chocolate candy maker can end up with a bad batch of sweet things, however they will continue to try to produce the best candy that they are able to. Ensure Dry Chocolate Mold Som... more...

Food and Drink | By Cheow Yu Yuan @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 5:32 AM

When you are organizing an event, there are a lot of planning and things that need to be done. Catering service is definitely a must during an event. Sometimes, the type of food that you cater for your guests can make the difference between a positive event and a poorly organized event. Before you hire a catering company for your event, it is recommended for you to do some food tasting first. Tasting food before you choose your event menu can ensure that you do not order something that i... more...

Food and Drink | By Cheow Yu Yuan @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 5:21 AM

Food catering is always an essential ingredient for any party, corporate event, wedding event, family reunions or baby showers. When your guests attend your event, they will expect to be served with delicious and good food. When you are organizing an event, a professional catering company can be a great assistant to you. They can be so helpful that they will be able to take some stress off you. Although catering has a basic idea which is to cook some food and serve it, actually there is ... more...

Food and Drink | By Sebastian Marders @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 1:54 PM

Buffalo wings are a guilty pleasure of mine. I'm sure I'm not alone. Many of you know exactly what I mean. There isn't self-help strong enough to get you away from these babies. You know good and well that it's not health food you're eating. That they're deep fried, and covered in a buttery, cayenne pepper sauce. And if that wasn't enough, you have the absolute nerve to dip every last wing in enough blue cheese dressing to drain a bottle dry. Yup, this ... more...

Food and Drink | By Shaun Parker @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 5:00 AM

Catering equipment refers to anything that you could need to prepare food. Ordinarily it refers to items that help people prepare food on a large scale. It is typically used by commercial kitchens such as restaurants that want to make their preparation of food more efficient and to ensure that the food that they produce meets the health and safety requirements that are expected of a commercial kitchen. That being said there are a wide range of different items of catering equipment that a... more...

Food and Drink | By Amy Nutt @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 4:33 AM

There are foods that are associated with specific seasons' foods and drinks too that we reach for traditionally when the weather turns warmer or colder by turn. What would the winter be without a nice bowl of steaming oatmeal to start the day? And how much nicer is it to look out the window at a snowstorm when you've got a nice hot cup of hot chocolate in your hands? Then there are the old standbys for the summer months as well. What better way to cool off in the middle of a hea... more...

Food and Drink | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Sunday, 15th June 2008 @ 11:30 AM

Other things to include in your heart healthy diet are: *low fat mayonnaise type dressings *evaporated skim milk to substitute for cream *oils - canola, sunflower, olive oil *margarine that is low in saturated fat (soft and non-hydrogenated) it's also important to keep the following heart healthy cooking tips in mind. Great recipes without ever having to invest in cookbooks, outstanding cooking tips without having to go to expensive cooking schools, tips for kitchen b... more...

Food and Drink | By Shaun Parker @ Sunday, 15th June 2008 @ 11:29 AM

Is there a finer drink in the world than tea? If there is then I have not yet tried it. Tea is the ultimate drink for all situations. Refreshing on a hot day and warming on a cold day tea can be drunk at any time of the day and in any situation. Synonymous with the British Empire tea is the favoured drink of many ex colonial countries across the world. As a result it has become popular in countries with all types of different climates. I have been fortunate to pursue my passion for tea b... more...

Food and Drink | By Shaun Parker @ Saturday, 14th June 2008 @ 9:59 PM

For people that are looking to stock or restock their commercial or home kitchen the choice of options is vast. There is an enormous industry in kitchen equipment and bearing in mind that the term catering equipment refers to everything you could possibly need to produce food in a kitchen then there is also a vast choice of different types of items that can be used in a kitchen. This means that many of the people that stock catering equipment have a great deal of variety in their stock a... more...